In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
I've been so many places
In my life and times
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my love on stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
And I know your image of me
Is what I hope to be
I treat anyone kindly
But darling, can't you see?
There's no one more important to me
Darling, can't you please see through me?
Because we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of a truth, witholding nothing
You came out in front
And I was hiding
But now I'm so much better
And if my words dont come together
Listen to the melody
Because my love is there, hiding
I love you in a place
Where there's no space and time
I love you for all my life
You are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song to you
But I love you in a place
Where there's no space and time
I love you for all my life
You are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song for you
We were alone
And I was singing this song for you
We were alone
And I was singing my song
Singing this song for you
In my life and times
I've sung a lot of songs
I've made some bad rhymes
I've acted out my love on stages
With ten thousand people watching
But we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
And I know your image of me
Is what I hope to be
I treat anyone kindly
But darling, can't you see?
There's no one more important to me
Darling, can't you please see through me?
Because we're alone now
And I'm singing this song to you
You taught me precious secrets
Of a truth, witholding nothing
You came out in front
And I was hiding
But now I'm so much better
And if my words dont come together
Listen to the melody
Because my love is there, hiding
I love you in a place
Where there's no space and time
I love you for all my life
You are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song to you
But I love you in a place
Where there's no space and time
I love you for all my life
You are a friend of mine
And when my life is over
Remember when we were together
We were alone
And I was singing this song for you
We were alone
And I was singing this song for you
We were alone
And I was singing my song
Singing this song for you
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
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